Indoor Air - Toxic Fungi and Mould

Technical expertise to survey, sample, measure and monitor for surface and airborne fungi, yeasts and moulds, including for identification of species present.

Fungi, yeasts and moulds are recognised as potential health hazards within the indoor environment if present in significant numbers. The organsisms and in particular spores and chemicals generated can cause allergic reaction to susceptible individuals and also be of concern to asthmatics and persons suffering from similar respiratory complaint.

 

In the typical office or home environment conditions are not normally favourable to the growth of these organisms, however, where there are damp conditions, for example due to unchecked water leaks, poor ventilation or post-flood damage fungi, yeasts and moulds cna quickly become established and multiply.

First Environment provides a range of services to support building owners, tenants and restorers for the control of airborne fungi, yeasts and moulds.

Services include:

• Sampling of air quality for airborne fungi, yeasts and moulds
• Sampling of surfaces for airborne fungi, yeasts and moulds
• Inspection of buildings and premises where visible mould growth is observed
• Taxological identification of species
• Advice on the control of aspergillus, penicillium, cladosporium and other similar organisms
• Advice on cleaning, remediation and control strategies
• Validation of post-flood cleaning activities for insurers and fire and flood restoration companies
• Independent on-going inspection and audit

For more information or to arrange a sample visit please contact Ian Smith or Geoff Hermitage on 0870 240 2945